He is, in fact, being described as that evening's "Master of Ceremonies."

Getting to see Mr. Newhart do his patented stop-and-start humor live is a holiday gift indeed. That the Rockettes will be on hand to do some high-kicking adds to the festiveness. And we're already thinking of nine different parts of the famous Christmas poem that we'll be charmed by, when we hear them read in Mr. Newhart's distinctive voice.